Women and International Development
Women and International Development
Advocate for Women and Marginalized Communities Around the World
St. Catherine University's women and international development program prepares students to become leaders and changemakers for social justice and equity.
Empower Women and Transform the World
The women and international development program at St. Catherine University is where passion meets purpose to drive global change. Our program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to champion women's rights, equality, and empowerment on a global scale.
Our program covers gender studies, international development theory, advocacy strategies, and global women's issues including women’s roles in communities and organizations. You will develop a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities for women worldwide.
With an emphasis on development practice, this major helps students use economic, social, cultural, and political structures to understand the process of development, women’s crucial roles in that process, and persistent inequities in the distribution of social and economic goods. Students will learn the context of globalization to understand how to build a just and sustainable global society with equal rights for men and women across nations and cultures.
Our faculty are experts in women and international development who are passionate about teaching. They represent a variety of women and international development backgrounds and areas of expertise.
Engage in hands-on experiences, internships, and fieldwork. Collaborate with organizations dedicated to women's rights and international development.
NEW: Public Policy: Accelerated Pathways Program
St. Catherine University and the University of Minnesota Twin Cities HHH School of Public Affairs jointly offer this new degree program, allowing students to complete a bachelor's degree in Public Policy and a master's degree in five years.
Students interested in this Accelerated Pathways Program would double major in Women and International Development and Public Policy during their time at St. Kate's, and continue on in the UMN HHH School of Public Affairs Master's program.
Master’s programs through the UMN HHH School of Public Affairs include
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